2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 34 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 152 | 198 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercedes-Benz E400 | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 22 | 16 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0 |
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
2017 Mercedes-Benz E400
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.